Overview of the Fes-Meknes Regional Council Meeting
On Monday, July 6, 2026, the Fes-Meknes Regional Council convened for its regular session at the Ifran Provincial Headquarters. The meeting commenced with the council president presenting an informative report that highlighted the significant activities undertaken by the council's leadership, along with the progress of various projects aligned with the regional development program. This session was primarily dedicated to the examination and approval of partnership agreements with a developmental and strategic outlook, aimed at enhancing economic, social, and environmental development across various provinces and regions.
Strategic Partnerships and Economic Initiatives
In this context, the council approved several partnership agreements aimed at constructing and equipping civil protection relief centers across different provinces within the region. This initiative is expected to bolster the emergency response system and improve access to rescue services for the local population. Additionally, the council ratified agreements to upgrade emerging centers in Ifran province, supporting local development, infrastructure improvement, and the enhancement of these centers' appeal. Furthermore, the council endorsed a partnership agreement to finance and implement an urban rehabilitation program for the city of Sefrou covering the period from 2026 to 2028, which includes structured projects aimed at infrastructure development, neighborhood rehabilitation, and public space enhancement. Other agreements pertaining to additional provinces will be presented in future sessions.
From an economic perspective, the council approved a partnership agreement to establish a modern wholesale market for agricultural and food products in the Fes-Meknes region, recognizing it as a strategic project aimed at modernizing the marketing pathways for agricultural and food products and promoting investment within the region. Furthermore, a specific agreement was ratified to create and enhance model markets across various provinces to organize commercial activities and foster balanced local economic dynamism. In a move to promote traditional industries and preserve artisan crafts, the council approved a specific agreement to establish a zone for traditional carpentry activities in the city of Meknes, contributing to improving artisans' working conditions and safeguarding this craft heritage.
Additionally, the council sanctioned a special agreement for the construction of a channel for the Fez River and the development of its banks, a project that serves both environmental and developmental purposes within the regional development program, aiming to enhance urban areas, preserve the ecological system of the Fez River, and increase the city's attractiveness. To enhance the region's prominence and its international outreach, the council ratified a partnership agreement with the Moroccan Regions Association to contribute to the organization of the eighth global conference of the United Cities and Local Governments (CGLU), reflecting the Fes-Meknes region's commitment to supporting territorial diplomacy and enhancing decentralized cooperation.
In the cultural sector, the council also approved partnership agreements aimed at supporting and organizing several cultural and artistic festivals within the region, recognizing the importance of culture as a fundamental element in valuing the region's cultural and touristic heritage.
As reported by alhadattv.ma.
